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to open the floodgates
01
to cause strong and overwhelming emotional reactions, often leading to a burst of tears, feelings, or memories
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Idiom
Informal
Exemples
The heartfelt eulogy at the funeral opened the floodgates of emotion, leaving not a dry eye in the room.
02
(of an action or decision) to allow for many possibilities, particularly those that were previously unavailable
Exemples
Lowering the interest rates on loans may open the floodgates for more people to invest in real estate.
